Title
Critical Essay on "The Killers"
Document Type
Essay
Annotation
Examines the story’s nihilistic theme, highlighting the significance of the clock and the killers’ vaudevillian routine. Contends that the narrative emphasis on waiting develops character and builds suspense.
Published in
Short Stories for Students 17
Date
2003
Pages
157-179
COinS
Citation
Semansky, Chris. “Critical Essay on ‘The Killers.’” In Short Stories for Students 17, edited by David A. Galens, 157-79. Detroit: Gale Group, 2003.